Digital Citizenship
A concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Digital Citizendship is the norms of appropriate, responsible technology use.

Do's:
Student Device Etiquette

● Conduct all communication in a responsible, ethical and polite manner. Appropriate language should be
used in all communication at all times.

● Respect the district rules for Internet filtering and security measures.

● Use technology for school-­related purposes only during the instructional day.

● Respect copyright laws and fair use guidelines and only download or import music, video or other
content that is legally permissible by law.

● Make available for inspection by an administrator or teacher any messages or files sent or received to or
from any location using your device. Files stored on district­-owned technology are not private insofar as
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they may be viewed, monitored or archived by the district at any time.

● Do not run with the device, or carry it around when open.

● Place the device securely on your desk, not hanging over the edge

● Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling device or touching the screen

● Use only your device, and keep it safe, secure and in good working order

● Follow the Mesa Public School Computer Ethics policy

Do Not's:
Student Device Etiquette

● Don’t eat or drink while using the device

● Don’t mark, deface, or place stickers on your device.

● Don’t reveal or post personal information through communication with unknown persons on the Internet.